Piece Corps: Material NeededJoin us Wednesdays from 8:00 to 11:30 am
Quilting Material Needed
“Piece Corps” Quilting is in need of backs for quilting. Any size (twin,
full, queen or king) flat sheets or blankets are welcome as well as material
of any size. Quilts are given to those in need locally and throughout the
world.

Youth Group Nights at Good Shepherd!
7th-12th graders, come join in the Fun and Connection on
Wednesday nights at 7pm! Prayer, Games, and Conversation. Let’s grow
together! Feel free to invite friends! Who will you invite?

Christmas Program at Good ShepherdSunday, December 17th 2017 at 9:30am
Join us for a festive worship service led by our children and youth.

Program Rehearsal, December 16;
9:00-11:00 amGoodie Bags Needed
for Christmas Program Participants. Please consider donating by signing up
on bulletin board at end of ramp. Thank you so much!

Christmas Caroling, December 10th
Meet at the church at 2:00 pm, dress warmly, to bring the Joyful sounds of
the Christmas Season to others in our community. After Caroling, enjoy a hot
bowl of soup back at Good Shepherd. Bring finger foods to share.

Lena Area Church Cooperative:
The Angel Tree Gifts
Gifts are due next Sunday. Please be sure and return your gift(s) to the
church. The gifts will be taken right after the church service for
distribution. Thank you for your generosity! Shirley Fox and Mary Lloyd

Angels Wanted
Do you have angels in your house? Would you mind sharing your angels to
decorate Good Shepherd during Advent and Christmas? It can be a picture of
angels, dolls, quilts, artwork, poem, crafts, statues or anything with
angels in it please helps us fill Good Shepherd with angels.

Annual Reports Due December 29, 2017
Annual reports are required for each committee and organization of the
congregation. These reports are assembled and made available to the
congregation members prior to the meeting. The reports are the
responsibility of the chairperson or offices. If possible, please type up
the report and email it to goodshepherdlc@mediacombb.net or
GoodShepherdLena@outlook.com in Word format.

Lena Living Center December Birthday PartyHosted by Hannah Circle; December 21; 2:00-3:00
pm
We will sing Christmas songs, provide birthday gifts, bring treats and wish
Happy Birthday to some very special people. Please join us for fun and
fellowship in sharing Christ’s love. Circle members and others are asked to
bring 2 dozen cookies to share with the residents. Contact Rene Johnson
(815)369-2818 if you have any questions, need a ride or to have your cookie
donation picked-up. We will meet at 1:45 pm at the LLC dining room to set-up
for the party.

Friendship Club at Good ShepherdSecond Thursday of Each Month at Noon
This outreach program sponsored by Good Shepherd has been serving seniors in
the Lena community for over 30 years. Join us! Visit with friends, eat
delicious food, and enjoy great programs planned by Fern Harnish. It is a
potluck meal, but you can just come. Next Gathering: December 14th at 12:00
NoonHymn Sing
Join us the 2nd Tuesday of each
month at 9:45am at the Lena Living Center for a Hymn Sing. It is a great
chance to serve others by helping them find their page numbers, to encourage
others, and to sing praises to God! All youth, family, and friends are
invited and welcome to join in this fun, relaxing, and rewarding sing along.

Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO) With
Christian Rock Band “Lasting Hope” At Youth Synod Assembly June 18 & 19
Augustana College in Rock Island.Advent & Christmas Worship
During Advent we light candles to remember the light coming to us in the
world of darkness. Children and their family will lead us in prayers and
lighting the advent candle every week. We hope to see you at worship
services.December 3
Jesus proclaims a hope of his coming.December 10
A voice in the wilderness “prepare the way of the Lord.”December 17 Christmas Program
Children will lead us in worship through songs and skit.December 24
Angel came to Mary to announce the birth of the Savior.December 24
Christmas Eve Candle Light Service 7:30pm Lessons and Carols.December 25
Christmas Day Service 9:30am
We will reflect a Christmas story through Martin Luther’s hymn, “From Heaven
Above” (ELW 268)December 31
Christmas 1 Services of music and stories—Our Christmas Stories

Food Pantry Volunteers
Good Shepherd volunteers at the food pantry on the 4th Saturday of each
month. The hours are from 8:30 until 11:30. We are putting together the
schedule for 2018, so please let us know if you are able to volunteer or be
a sub. If you have any questions, please contact Shirley Fox or Mary Lloyd.
Thank you!
Mark 6:37 But Jesus said, “You feed them.”

After School ProgramWednesdays, 3:30 pm at the Hangout
Volunteers Needed!
The After School Program for 4th through 8th graders meets
Wednesday afternoons at 3:30pm at the Hangout downtown. Each day there is
worship with music and a Christian message; pizza; homework help; and lots
of time for all sorts of games, challenges and play. Program Committee is
looking for volunteers if you are interested in volunteering for the After
School Program please call the church office or Pastor Miho.

November Meetings at Good ShepherdPIECE CORPS QUILTERS
will meet Wednesday December 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th.CONFIRMATION CLASS
will meet Wednesday December 6th from 6:30-8:00.pm.HANNAH CIRCLE
will meet Thursday December 7th at 9:00am in the Fellowship Hall.CHRISTMAS CAROLING
December 10th meet at the church at 2:00pm.HYMN SING
at the Lena Living Center will be Tuesday, December 12th at 9:45am.CHURCH COUNCIL
meets on Tuesday December 12th at 6:30pm.FRIENDSHIP CLUB
will meet Thursday December 14th at noon for a Potluck Dinner &
entertainment. “Take Two”CHRISTMAS PROGRAM REHEARSAL
December 16th 9:30am –11:00am.CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
December 17th at 9:30am. YOUTH OWL NIGHT
December 22nd 5:00pmGOOD SHEPHERD
at Lena Food Pantry Saturday December 23rd .CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT WORSHIP SERVICE
Sunday December 24th at 7:30 pm.CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP SERVICE
Monday December 25th at 9:30 am.